Using Tiki Torches

Few other outdoor accents convey the same sense of summer fun that you get when you use tiki torches. Setting up the torches is easy enough, but as with any themed lighting, there is a fine line between kitschy and cool when using tiki torches. Below are a few easy-to-follow tiki torch tips.

Using tiki torches all summer

If you love the look of tiki torches so much that you want to use them whenever you are outside, here are a few things to consider. Because these torches are frequently made of less durable woods, they do not hold up to constant exposure like other outdoor furniture. If you want your first set of torches to last, then bring them inside of your home when they are not in use. Otherwise, you can expect to replace your torches often.

Tiki torches for parties

Nothing says "summer party" like a yard decorated with flaming tiki torches. You do not have to create a fire hazard by filling your whole yard with them, though. Place your torches carefully for lighting that is fun and festive. An easy way to do this is to use torches to mark the corners of your party area and to create an obvious entry to the social spaces by flanking them with torches. You can even add flare to your torches by spray painting the stakes or winding Hawaiian flowers around them. Just remember to keep any accents clear of the fire.

Tiki torches are always a fun and easy way to celebrate summer, but a few smart choices can make them safe and more attractive to your guests.

There is a fine line between kitschy and cool when using tiki torches

by Bane Briller, Home & Garden writer